When can planes fly in bad weather (rain and snow)?

Whether an airplane can fly in any given weather is dependent upon both the severity of the weather and the capability of the aircraft. read more

Once the plane is in the air, it can de-ice itself. But on the ground, freezing rain is hard to discern, adding weight to a plane and affecting the aerodynamics of the wings. But Zahornacky says pilots will still take off in freezing rain under certain conditions. read more

Whether an airplane can fly in any given weather is dependent upon both the severity of the weather and the capability of the aircraft. Airliners, for example, can operate in almost any weather with the exception of the most extreme weather conditions, like thunderstorms, hurricanes, etc. read more

Many of the rules are designed to ensure that your plane can operate in wind and snow. Weather-related flight cancellations seldom happen because a plane can't handle the prevailing conditions, according to veteran airline captain and aviation analyst John Nance. read more